Commercial Drones

Introduction to Part 107 Commercial Certification The Federal Aviation Administration’s Part 107 certification establishes the regulatory framework for commercial drone operations in the United States....

Introduction to LiDAR Drone Technology Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology mounted on unmanned aerial systems represents one of the most significant advances in remote...

Introduction to Commercial Drone Mapping Commercial drone mapping has revolutionized how industries approach surveying, construction monitoring, and land management. What once required expensive manned aircraft...

Autel Robotics previewed its next-generation EVO 3 platform at CES 2025, featuring improved thermal imaging capabilities. The compact drone weighs under 600 grams while carrying...

New regulations in the European Union now require all drone operators to complete online training through their national aviation authority. The rules, effective January 1,...

Skydio announced layoffs affecting 25% of its workforce as the enterprise drone maker restructures operations. The California-based company will focus resources on government and defense...

Amazon’s drone delivery program expanded to a third U.S. city this month, with operations launching in Phoenix, Arizona. The Prime Air service joins existing programs...

DJI released a firmware update yesterday addressing GPS signal acquisition issues reported by Mini 4 Pro users. Version 01.00.0700 improves satellite lock times in urban...

The Federal Aviation Administration announced updated guidance this week for recreational drone operators flying near airports. Under the new guidance, pilots must use the B4UFLY...

Thirty minutes of flight time from a sub-250g drone once seemed impossible. Battery technology advances and power efficiency improvements now make extended flights routine, transforming...